It is annual review time where I work. In years past I had to fill out page after page of how I thought I ranked in specific skills and abilities. This year I just had to provide three lists similar to what I have included below.
Accomplishments During 2005
- Single-handedly saved the company $25 million in ways that are impossible to verify
- Posted 159 original and not-so-original thoughts on my blog
- Mastered the art of using a lot of words without saying a whole lot
- Worked with a group that performed almost daily system and network stress tests (played Quake III)
- Learned to accept myself the way I am (and not not strive for anything greater)
- Kept up with something like 15 TV shows without the aid of a DVR
- Didn't get fired, laid off, or quit
Summary of Strengths
- Can now bench press 35 pounds
- Can whip out a wicked pun in no time
- Can figure out which side is my left in just two tries
- Can walk and chew gum (just not at the same time)
- Always honest (except right now)
- Laid back
- Uptight
- Loyal (this is actually one I used)
Areas for Improvement
- Check with Golden (someone at work gave me that idea)
- Need to stop using wicked puns
- Nunchucks skills
- Bowhunting skills
- Computer hacking skills
- Most importantly, I need to figure out how to raise a kid
4 comments:
I hate those list!
You forgot: ability to sit in a recliner all evening without getting up. Is that a strength or an area of improvement? :)
From my perspective it is a strength and accomplishment for 2005. From Golden's it is an area for improvement. :)
If you figure out the nunchucks, let me know. I've always seen them as being one bad move away from a painfull self-inflicted injury.
On the plus side, your demonstrated ability to approach statistical questions as if they were multiple choice is staggering ... if not successfull.
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